Costa Rica Kayaking
Blessed with over 802 miles of coastline and boasting countless lakes, rivers and estuaries, Costa Rica is ripe for kayaking opportunities. Kayak tours allow for greater and more private exploration than mainland excursions, simply because there aren’t as many people on the water. The tours, which are open to both experienced and inexperienced kayakers, are a wonderful way to spot wildlife both above and below the water. Oftentimes they involve a combination with other activities, such as snorkeling or mountain biking. Places to kayak include Lake Arenal, Manuel Antonio’s estuaries and Jacó’s coastline, among others.
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Playa del Coco Catamaran
The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.
Explore TourOcean Kayak and Snorkel Isla Chora
Enjoy an ocean kayak paddle to Isla Chora for some snorkeling and beach relaxation off the coast of Sámara in the Nicoya Peninsula region.
Explore TourTortuga Island Tour
Take an adventurous, all-inclusive tour of the gorgeous coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll have ample opportunity for spotting wildlife as well as relaxing in the natural beauty of Tortuga Island. This is an all-day tour—your boat departs at 9 AM from Montezuma and returns at 4 PM.
Explore TourDamas Island Mangrove Kayak Tour
The Damas Island estuary is just fifteen minutes outside of Manuel Antonio. Mangroves are born where ocean waters meet fresh water rivers, creating an underwater rooting system amongst the trees.
Explore TourJungle Tubing
This tour takes you down some of Savegre River’s exciting Class II rapids in an inner tube. You’ll find this section of the river brisk, but not too fast for comfortable tubing.
Explore TourSea Kayaking
On this sea kayaking adventure you’ll take a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park’s Pacific coastline.
Explore TourMangrove Kayaking
This kayaking tour will take you to the waters that surround Damas Island, off the coast of Manuel Antonio National Park. When you tour this area you’ll get to see estuaries and mangroves, and paddle up the inland canals. Your group can set the pace for this tour, and no experience kayaking is necessary.
Explore TourPunta Uva Sea & River Kayak with Hike
This multi-activity adventure will have you exploring Costa Rica across land and sea. You'll kayak, hike, and have opportunities to swim and play on the beach. Along the way you'll see wildlife and enjoy refreshments. A full and fun afternoon is ahead of you!
Explore TourTamarindo Catamaran Tour
The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.
Explore TourJaco Sea Kayak and Snorkel
Get wet and explore the open ocean just outside Jaco with a half day kayaking and snorkeling tour.
Explore TourKayaking Lake Arenal
This 3-hour kayaking tour on Lake Arenal is a wonderful way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of both the lake and the nearby Arenal Volcano.
Explore TourPanache Catamaran Sailing
Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.
Explore TourOcean Kayaking and Snorkeling Manuel Antonio
A challenging half-day journey along the coastline of Manuel Antonio, this ocean kayaking adventure takes you past islands and inlets for incredible views and bird watching.
Explore TourCombination Lake Arenal Kayaking and Biking
Get active and see Costa Rica’s largest lake on this biking and kayaking tour. This lake covers 33 square miles (85 sq km), and is surrounded by lush jungle and tropical wildlife.
Explore TourBioluminescence Kayaking Tour
This tour leaves from Puerto Jimenez's beach, you will kayak around the coast of Puerto Jimenez and the Preciosa-Platanares Wildlife Refuge.
Explore TourKayak Tamarindo Estuary
On this tour, you’ll paddle around the Tamarindo Estuary and get a good look at the native wildlife. This estuary is between the Tamarindo Beach and Playa Grande.
Explore TourWildlife and Mangrove Kayak Tour
The Wildlife and Mangrove Kayak Tour takes you kayaking along the Ora River and then to the Camaronal Beach. This tour departs from the Samara Beach area and lasts around 3 hours.
Explore TourMarino Ballena Sea Kayaking Tour
On this active tour of Marino Ballena National Park, you’ll get to visit a popular snorkeling spot and have a fun kayaking cruise around the coastline. This excursion comes with great views and the chance to see colorful wildlife.
Explore TourFlamingo Ocean Kayaking
Come join us a paddling adventure enjoying the spectacular views of flamingo bay, Catalina Island and Isla Plata.
Explore TourBioluminescent Kayak Tour
Take this kayaking tour to see the magic of bioluminescence. The waters just off the Gulf of Nicoya contain a type of algae that glows in the dark.
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Catamaran Tour
Kayaking
Snorkeling
The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.
